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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 13.9% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 63% (79.0 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $87,095 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | San Jose | St. Louis vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 110.4 | -13.9% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 105.2 | -4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 211.9 | -62.7% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 156.7 | -55.4% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 100.3 | -1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 119.3 | -23.7% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in San Jose | $58,064 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in San Jose | $116,127 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in San Jose | $174,191 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.